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Anchorage, AK Weather on May 26

May 26th in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 61°F and lows near 43°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2006 (64°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (44°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 1.78" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Record High
76°F
2011
Record Low
28°F
1972
Anchorage, AK on May 26 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 26

Planning for May 26th in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities.

May 26 Weather Records for Anchorage

  • The all-time record high for May 26th in Anchorage, AK is 76°F, set in 2011.
  • The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 28°F in 1972.
  • A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 26th in 1 of the last 31 years.
  • Last year (1971), May 26th was 12°F cooler than the long-term average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 26 ever in Anchorage?

The warmest May 26 in Anchorage, AK reached 76°F in 2011. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 61°F.

What was the coldest May 26 ever in Anchorage?

The coldest May 26 in Anchorage, AK dropped to 28°F in 1972. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 43°F.

What is the average temperature on May 26 in Anchorage?

On May 26, Anchorage averages a high of 61°F and a low of 43°F based on 31 years of NOAA weather observations from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP.

How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Anchorage?

We have 31 years of weather records for May 26 in Anchorage, AK, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

May 26 Weather History in Anchorage

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202557°F38°F0"--
202461°F47°F0.23"--
202357°F47°F0"--
202267°F46°F0"--
202167°F47°F0"--
202057°F43°F0"--
201953°F47°F1.78"--
201860°F44°F0"--
201752°F36°F0"--
201670°F48°F0"--
201557°F47°F0"--
201460°F42°F0"--
201363°F42°F0"--
201259°F41°F0"--
201176°F46°F0"--
201066°F41°F0"--
200973°F48°F0"--
200856°F35°F0"--
200760°F47°F0"--
200674°F54°F0"--
200561°F48°F0.03"--
200457°F47°F0"--
200362°F44°F0"--
200258°F43°F0"--
200160°F42°F0"--
200062°F40°F0"--
199957°F42°F0.81"--
199859°F44°F0"--
197357°F41°F0"--
197259°F28°F0"--
197149°F39°F0"--

Based on 31 years of data from NOAA station: ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Anchorage, AK, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 68°F / Low: 53°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 22°F / Low: 8°F
Jan
22°/ 8°
💧 2.6"
❄️ 1.2"
Feb
28°/ 13°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 2.3"
Mar
34°/ 17°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 2.1"
Apr
46°/ 29°
💧 2.1"
❄️ 1.2"
May
57°/ 40°
💧 2.4"
❄️ 1.2"
Jun
65°/ 49°
💧 2.8"
Jul
68°/ 53°
💧 4.4"
Aug
66°/ 51°
💧 5.2"
Sep
57°/ 43°
💧 5.3"
❄️ 3.2"
Oct
43°/ 31°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 1.7"
Nov
29°/ 17°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.5"
Dec
25°/ 11°
💧 5.4"
❄️ 1.7"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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